PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingvar Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramoan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Svensson
vs
Silva

176 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingvar Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramoan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva tries to clinch but Svensson moves out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svensson as he avoids it easily.
Svensson connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Svensson, as that shot connected.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Svensson's corner calls for a 1-2. Svensson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Svensson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Svensson misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Svensson connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Svensson can pounce on him.
Svensson jabs at Silva's body.
Svensson scores with a nice strike.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ingvar Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Svensson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Svensson avoids it.
Svensson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Svensson catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
Svensson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson with a nice cross.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Svensson there.
Svensson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Svensson as he connects with a hook.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Svensson scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Svensson looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svensson lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Nice cross by Svensson.
Svensson delivers a nice body kick.
Silva looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson jabs at Silva's body.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Svensson works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Svensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svensson cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Svensson works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from Svensson both land. Nice combination.
Svensson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Svensson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from Svensson.
Svensson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Svensson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Svensson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Svensson. Beautiful body shot.
Svensson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Svensson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Svensson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Svensson wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Svensson cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Svensson scores with a leg kick.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Svensson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svensson scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Svensson lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Svensson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Svensson.
Svensson works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Svensson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Svensson clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Svensson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svensson finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Svensson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Svensson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Svensson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Svensson. Beautiful body shot.
Svensson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Svensson, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ingvar Svensson dominated that round.
That's time! Svensson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice straight punches there by Svensson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svensson.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svensson throws out a powerful jab.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svensson throws a shot to the body.
Svensson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Svensson scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
Svensson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ingvar Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensson cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Svensson lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svensson pinned against the cage. Svensson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Svensson digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
A cross from Svensson lands.
Svensson scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Svensson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svensson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svensson lands a body shot.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svensson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Svensson had a free shot at his head there.
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Svensson jabs at Silva's body.
Svensson scores with a punch to the head.
Svensson throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Svensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Svensson lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Ramoan Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Svensson tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svensson thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Svensson there.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Svensson had a free shot at his head there.
Svensson throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Silva is rocked!
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Svensson finish him?
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva moves forwards but Svensson connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svensson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Svensson. Beautiful body shot.
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Svensson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svensson jabs at Silva's body.
Jab from Svensson.
Jab by Svensson.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Svensson lands with a right hand.
Svensson shoots in but no luck this time.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ingvar Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svensson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Svensson lands with a cross.
Nice body kick there by Svensson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva walks into a jab.
A nice combination there by Svensson.
Svensson lands an overhand right.
Svensson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Svensson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svensson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Svensson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Svensson had a free shot at his head there.
Svensson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ingvar Svensson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Svensson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svensson throws a shot to the body.
Svensson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svensson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Svensson cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson scores with a hook.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Svensson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Svensson lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Svensson slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svensson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svensson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice body punch from Svensson.
Svensson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Svensson connects with a jab.
Svensson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Svensson clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Svensson lands a lovely overhand right.
A left and a right from Svensson both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot lands for Svensson.
Svensson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svensson with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Svensson cracks Silva with a good jab.
Svensson cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson connects with a jab.
Svensson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Svensson's corner calls for a 1-2. Svensson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Svensson.
Svensson jabs at Silva's body.
Svensson lands a jab to the head.
Svensson cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Svensson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svensson cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson lands a jab to the nose.
Svensson misses with a takedown

and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Svensson!
Ingvar Svensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ingvar Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva avoids the attempt from Svensson to control.
Svensson tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson tries to improve his position but instead Silva has taken his back!
Ramoan Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Svensson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Silva has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Svensson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramoan Silva!